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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 523.80 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 523.80 and 212.29 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 523.80 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/523.80 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 523.80 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 111,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,196.19/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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